1887 50C MS62 Certification #31765491, PCGS #6369

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1887 Half Dollar is part of the run of low-mintage dates from the 1880's. The mintage of a mere 5,000 coins is one of the smallest of the entire series, yet the 1887 Half Dollar remains affordable when compared to similar rarities in other series. Apparently, numismatists of the day were aware of this date's rarity and they collected and put aside a large number of high grade pieces. Dozens of Mint State examples are known in a range of grades from MS62 to MS66. In MS67, this date is very rare and valuable. Because of the small mintage, most 1887 Half Dollars are highly reflective and usually Prooflike. This sometimes makes it difficult to tell the Mint State versions from the Proofs, so certification is recommended.

PCGS #

6369

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30.00 millimeters

Weight

12.50 grams

Mintage

5000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	1000	R-5.0	26 / 45 TIE	81 / 126 TIE
All Grades	200	R-7.0	31 / 45 TIE	101 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	34 / 45 TIE	93 / 126 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	1000
All Grades	200
60 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-5.0
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	26 / 45 TIE
All Grades	31 / 45 TIE
60 or Better	34 / 45 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	81 / 126 TIE
All Grades	101 / 126 TIE
60 or Better	93 / 126 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Mr. Perfection 8A Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	36580265

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Mr. Perfection 8A Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 36580265